YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — A massive explosion blew out much of the ground floor of an apartment building, killing a bank employee and injuring several other people. Police and emergency officials initially blamed natural gas, but the fire chief later said the cause is under investigation. The blast happened around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, collapsing part […]
Apr. 30—Youngstown’s Rite Aid will be one of many closing this year but village residents say they’ll take a bigger hit than most. The 214 Lockport St. location’s last day of operation will be on June 20, with the pharmacy’s last day being May 19. Assistant Manager Johnny Taylor said they were informed of the […]
YOUNGSTOWN − The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has hired Steven Jones as its new superintendent of schools. He will replace Superintendent Mary Fiala, who has served the diocese for more than four decades. Fiala will be retiring at the end of the school year. Jones will start on June 17. Jones has spent more than […]
Dec. 26—Solar Simplified, a community solar program, is set to start a campaign for subscribers in the Town of Porter and the Village of Youngstown in the new year. Those who sign up would switch from National Grid to Solar Simplified as their electricity provider and see a 10% discount on their utility bill within […]